Documents Required

The following list of documents is not exhaustive, and the Mission reserves the right to request additional information or documents from the customer if necessary.

Both the standard and supporting documentation must be recent, no older than one month, and must be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers are required to bring and present their original documents, but only need to submit photocopies unless otherwise specified.

Before gathering the necessary documents listed below, customers are advised to review the requirements outlined in the Overview section to ensure eligibility for the chosen visa category.

Please select the appropriate category below to access the corresponding checklist.

Important notice for Family Members of Hungarian Citizens:

Please be aware that the visa procedure for family members of Hungarian citizens has changed as of January 1, 2019. Family members requiring a visa to travel to Hungary based on the 2018/1806/EU Regulation must now follow the general Schengen visa procedure. It is important to note that visa fees must be paid in full.

For Minors, please refer to the provided checklist in the downloads section.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

Visa application form (original)

ID Photo

– Recent two passport-size colour photo in white or off-white background. Photo must be 35 mm wide, 45 mm high

Original Passport and Photocopy
Signed, valid passport for a period of at least 90 days after requested trip and must be duly signed.

Copy of the previous visa

– Copies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last three years with the stamps. If Visas are in old passports: copy of the biometric page of the old passport and copies of relevant visas and of entry-exit stamps on the opposite page of the visas.

3. UK Residence permit and Photocopy

Original, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometric card; It must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the applicant’s intended departure from the Schengen Area.

• In the absence of a UK residence permit card the following is also acceptable:

– Proof of right to reside in UK: share codes issued by UK Home Office

Proof of Occupation:

If the applicant is an employee: Recently issued (within 30 days of appointment), official and signed letter from their employer and pay slips for the last three months.

If the applicant is Self-Employed: Recently issued (within 30 days of appointment), official and signed letter from an accountant.

If students applying (including children age of 18): Recently issued (within 30 days of appointment), official and signed letter from school, college or university in the United Kingdom.

If the applicant is unemployed and receiving benefits or pension: Official proof of receiving benefits from the government.

Proof of accommodation or of sufficient means to cover the costs of accommodation. If relevant, such proof may be given through a proof of sponsorship by means of an official form (certificate of board and lodging)

Round Trip transports ticket booking

Proof of reserved return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom)

If traveling by car, driving license, car registration and car insurance must be submitted alongside the return ferry tickets.

If the driver is not the applicant, a cover letter + copy of the driving license of the driver is as well.

The ticket must show the name of applicant as per passport.

Proof of funds: Nominative United Kingdom bank account statements covering at least the last three months and showing the current balance. Latest balance must be within 30 days of the appointment.

If the applicant is financially supported by:

his/her spouse:

• a marriage certificate;
• the spouse’s bank account statements (see above); and
• a statement of will to support the spouse.

her/his parent(s):

• proof of family relationship, e.g. birth certificate;
• the parent(s) bank account statement (see above); and
• a statement of will to support the applicant.

(For children under the age of 18)

1. a) birth certificate; and

For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one

parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

1. b) original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the

passports;

1. c) proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
2. d) British school certificate.

In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

1. a) birth certificate mentioning one parent;
2. b) death certificate of absent parent; or
3. c) court ruling.

Documents proving the purpose of your travel:

Tourism:

– confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

Medical insurance Certificate

– The insurance shall be valid for the territory of the Schengen Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. The insurance must be issued by a company registered in the UK.